March weather forecast
Red Elm, SD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Red Elm, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Red Elm sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Nighttime temperatures in Red Elm hover around an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Red Elm is 73%.

Rainfall

In Red Elm, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Red Elm, South Dakota, there are 99.7 rainfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Red Elm, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In Red Elm, South Dakota, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:14 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In Red Elm, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Red Elm is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Red Elm?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Red Elm?

In March, the average relative humidity in Red Elm, South Dakota, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Red Elm in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Red Elm in March?

In Red Elm, South Dakota, in March, during 9.3 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Red Elm have in March?

In Red Elm, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Red Elm?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Red Elm, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:14 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Red Elm?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Red Elm, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Red Elm?

The average sunshine duration in March in Red Elm is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Red Elm?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Red Elm, SD

Average temperature in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Red Elm, SD

Average pressure in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Red Elm, SD

Average wind speed in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Red Elm, SD

Average humidity in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

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Average rainfall in March
Red Elm, SD

Average rainfall in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in March
Red Elm, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Red Elm, SD

Average snowfall in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Red Elm, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Red Elm, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Red Elm, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Red Elm, SD

Average UV index in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Red Elm, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in March
Red Elm, SD

Average visibility in March - Red Elm, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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